Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) is a whole-child, attachment-based, trauma-informed, multi-systemic, evidence-based intervention which has proven to be successful for children who have experienced relational trauma (abuse, neglect, domestic violence or institutionalisation). It is a practical therapeutic model that shows professionals and carers how to provide effective support and treatment for these children. Because of their histories these children have changes in their bodies, brains, behaviours, and belief systems. It is often difficult for them to trust loving adults in their lives,…

1-2-3 Magic & Emotion Coaching is a program for family services professionals who work with families and/or children aged between 2 and 12 years. It is based on two underlying perspectives on parenting: first, that children can be taught to respond more flexibly when they are frustrated or upset and second, that parents and carers can be taught easy-to-use skills they can use at particular parenting moments. The professional training includes role play, group discussion, worksheets and videos. This one-day…

Presented by Michael Hawton, MAPS Tough Conversations in child protection is a one-day course for child protection professionals and family workers to help them to hold often-challenging conversations with parents in child protection. The workshop helps busy professionals to quickly assess and prepare for tough conversations in situations where a clarity-of-message can make all the difference for vulnerable families. The origin of these child protection workshops arose from a similar series of workshops already being held nationally for school principals.…

1-2-3 Magic & Emotion Coaching is a program for family services professionals who work with families and/or children aged between 2 and 12 years. It is based on two underlying perspectives on parenting: first, that children can be taught to respond more flexibly when they are frustrated or upset and second, that parents and carers can be taught easy-to-use skills they can use at particular parenting moments. The professional training includes role play, group discussion, worksheets and videos. This one-day…

When parents separate, it can be a difficult time for them and their children. It is normal for separating families to experience a range of strong emotions and families often need to adjust to new living arrangements. Learn about the separation process, how it impacts parents and children and how you can assist parents, children and adolescents to manage the change within your work setting.

1-2-3 Magic & Emotion Coaching is a program for family services professionals who work with families and/or children aged between 2 and 12 years. It is based on two underlying perspectives on parenting: first, that children can be taught to respond more flexibly when they are frustrated or upset and second, that parents and carers can be taught easy-to-use skills they can use at particular parenting moments. The professional training includes role play, group discussion, worksheets and videos. This one-day…

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day (Children’s Day) is a time to for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to celebrate the strengths and culture of their children. The day is an opportunity for all Australians to show their support for Aboriginal children, as well as learn about the crucial impact that community, culture and family play in the life of every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child. Children’s Day is held on 4 August each year and…

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day (Children’s Day) is a time to for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to celebrate the strengths and culture of their children. The day is an opportunity for all Australians to show their support for Aboriginal children, as well as learn about the crucial impact that community, culture and family play in the life of every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child. Children’s Day is held on 4 August each year and…